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RETOUCHEUSE VETEMENTS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sewing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alterationist
1, record 1, English, alterationist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many tailors and assistants start as alterationists working in dry cleaning shops or retail stores. Alterationists do tasks such as hemming trousers to adjust the length and taking in or letting out the waist area of pants and skirts to adjust the fit. 2, record 1, English, - alterationist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retoucheur de vêtements
1, record 1, French, retoucheur%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- retoucheuse de vêtements 2, record 1, French, retoucheuse%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, feminine noun
- retoucheur en confection 3, record 1, French, retoucheur%20en%20confection
correct, masculine noun
- retoucheuse en confection 2, record 1, French, retoucheuse%20en%20confection
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- retoucheur de vêtement
- retoucheuse de vêtement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- garment alterationist
1, record 2, English, garment%20alterationist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- retoucheur de vêtements
1, record 2, French, retoucheur%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- retoucheuse de vêtements 1, record 2, French, retoucheuse%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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